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OUTDOORS WITH MATH IN THE NATIONAL PARKS
Kristi HoffmanWest Platte R-II Jr./Sr. High School, Weston, MO
MAA MathFest 2011; Lexington, KYSaturday, August 6, 2011
ABOUT ME
•Teaching Jr. High Mathematics West Platte R-II; Weston, MO
•M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO•BBA in Management and Organizational Behavior; Minors in Mathematics and Psychology Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
REFLECTION
My students need:• to be engaged.• to be challenged.• to practice seeing beyond the immediate
picture.• to improve their communication and
vocabulary.• to be playful.• to see relevance beyond math classrooms.
Spaghetti-Marshmallow Tower Challenge
Spring 2011
Mathematics, Nature (National Parks), Photography, Travel
INSPIRATION
•4 weeks of camping•4,710.2 miles traveled•2,702 pictures taken•~84 miles hiked
• 21 Parks/Monuments visited•Countless ideas and inspiration
RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION
IN MY CLASSROOM• Images will be used as a writing prompt.• Students will be asked to write what they see
“mathematically” in the picture.• Then, I’ll reveal what I saw mathematically.• This will be the introduction into a
lesson/skill/standard.
REFLECT REVEAL
REFLECT REVEAL
REFLECT REVEAL
REFLECT REVEAL
REFLECT REVEAL
•Develop student “Math Portfolios”•Strengthen math literacy•Increase vocabulary•Reinforce writing skills•Emphasize communication skills•Build analytical skills•Visit local state park
GOALS
PROFESSIONAL
•Diminish math stigma•Make math accessible •Promote critical thinking skills•Encourage hobbies, natural world•Create a series of math lessons and posters centered around nature•Expand the lessons and posters into other content areas
STUDENT
Kristi HoffmanWest Platte R-II Jr./Sr. High School, Weston, MO
[email protected] ext. 229
www.fundsoph.blogspot.com